Irrigation 101: Electrical Basics And Irrigation Timers

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Published 3/2015
English

Course Description

This course is a beginner's or entry level class on a lawn sprinkler's electrical system. We cover the fundamental concepts of volts, amps, & ohms and how to measure these at the timer. You'll receive a 4 step process to program any irrigation timer, whether AC or DC. Then we'll get specific about timers, covering all the features you need to program, troubleshoot, or maximize a system's efficiency. As always, I've given you several real world skills that you can put into practice today; selecting and programming the right timer, properly splice sprinkler wiring, use a multimeter to troubleshoot an irrigation timer, and how to use a wire doubler.

What are the requirements?

Download the fill-in-the-blank lesson at the first lecture.

What am I going to get from this course?

Understand the basic concepts of volts, amps, & ohms

Program any timer in 4 easy steps

Use a multi-meter

Choose the correct method of splicing wires for underground burial

What is the target audience?

This course is for the beginner or entry - level student of the irrigation / lawn sprinkler business. The material is equally suited for the homeowner or gardner seeking to understand their own sprinkler system.

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Instructor Biography

I've owned two irrigation contracting companies over the last 12 years, and still own and operate All green Irrigation of Columbia, SC. I have earned the designation of CIC (Certified Irrigation Contractor) from the Irrigation Association. My experience in the business covers the entire range of positions from trench digger to owner, and I've installed and repaired every type and configuration (except for golf courses) of irrigation system. Over the years, I've trained many technicians, and always wished that there was a training system that I could plug a new hire into to get them up and running with fundamental knowledge. Pro Irrigation Training is the answer to that need.